Winter Solstice Celebration 2024
Thursday 21 December 2024- In person Solstice Journey Circle, Wye Valley
6pm – 8pm ish, to book please go to the Circles page.
Previous Events;
Beltane Journey Circle online 2 May 2023, see Circles page for info and booking.
Spring Equinox celebrations
In person Journey Circle- Saturday 18 March 2023- 6pm in Redbrook, Wye Valley
Online Journey Circle Tuesday 21 March 2023 at 7pm. to book either please go to the Circles page, on booking joining information will be sent.
Winter Solstice 2022
In person in Redbrook at 4.30pm or online at 7pm. Both now fully booked.
Tickets – £10
Call of the Wild – Winter Solstice Ceremony 2021
Winter Solstice is a beautiful time to come together in online community and give thanks to our loving Ancestors and the Earth.
Join the shamanic journey circle in a guided journey to listen to the whispers of Spirit as winter dark turns towards the promise of the light of Spring.
Booking essential, book your place below.
All proceeds go towards the upkeep of a regenerating woodland in Wales that the Shamanic Life team care and work in partnership with.
Drum, sing , rattle, dance with fun, gentle laughter, safety and support.
As this is ceremony, it is a live feed and not recorded.
TUESDAY, 21 DECEMBER 2021 FROM 19:00-20:30 GMT Booking Now closed.
Tickets – £10
Lammas Fire- Healing Ceremonial Day- 1 August 2021
We are holding a day of healing ceremonies in the woods on 1 August 2021. We will light our fire to honour Lammas, our first harvest, giving thanks to the land for all we have been given, the dreaming which has helped us survive and change through the pandemic, celebrating all life.
If you are interested in having an individual Shamanic Healing ceremony in the woods, please email us via the contact page to register your request. Donation towards the woods upkeep in exchange.
Past Event-Spring Equinox Ceremony – 2021
Nature flows in cycles, seasons change. We can honour the flow of life through simple ceremonies.
As we make tentative steps towards emerging from lockdown, many are acutely aware of feeling out of balance with the natural cycles of self and the Earth. Change is happening in so many ways.
Join us for a guided shamanic Journey to celebrate Spring and the return of the Light.
This event is suitable for those of you who are interested in Shamanism but have no experience, as well as those of you who know how to undertake a shamanic journey.
We will guide you through a simple ceremony to connect to the Spirit of Spring with safety and support in community
Location – Online
Date – Saturday, 20th March 2021
Time – 6 pm, closing blessings at 7.30 pm Doors close 17.30 pm GMT.
Tickets – Donation £5
Alternatively, just email to join from the contact page. Link will be sent prior to the event. Please do not share your link.
Joining instructions & terms:
We are using Zoom to facilitate our online course, event and circles. Please ensure you have Zoom application set up and active in plenty of time before connecting to us all. We will send you an event link by email once your place has been secured.
By clicking the link to our events, courses and circles, you are agreeing to uphold the terms below:
- Please allow yourself time to prepare to join a ceremonial space and integrate the work afterwards. Take full responsibility for all aspects of your health and wellbeing.
- Respect all those who join and agree to maintain confidentiality. Do not record the ceremony, we will not.
- Do not ‘interpret’ another’s journey. Each of us are given information in the unique way Spirit communicates with us on this path.
- This is a path of direct revelation. It is for us to deepen our understanding, taking time to journey and listen to our compassionate helping Spirits.
- Please do not drink alcohol or take any recreational substances prior to and during our ceremony. Any inappropriate behavior and you will be removed from the gathering, the communities safety is paramount.
Please be aware of our cancellation policy. All contributions go towards the up keep of a regenerating woodland – Coed Cariad.
For more information and to join us please get in touch
Past Events:
Winter Solstice Ceremony – 2020
Doors now closed.
Doors close 12 noon Sunday, last registration to give time to prepare.
Dance the Elements on Winter Solstice night. Dreaming into the new light and giving thanks for the gifts the year has given us.
Our Ancestors marked the turning of the light and dark with gratitude and respect for the Earth. Join us in a simple guided ceremony online.
Bring your drum, rattle if you work with them. [Not essential.] Please bring a candle to light safely when we join together. Use your voice, dance and bring a sense of fun. Sacred laughter is allowed……..
Location – Online
Date – Sunday 20th December 2020 NB. NOW CLOSED To give time for preparation and sending links, please contact us by 12 noon Sunday 20/12.
Time – 7 pm, closing blessings at 8 30 pm (ish).
Tickets – Voluntary donation £5
Joining instructions & terms:
We are using Zoom to facilitate our online course, event and circles. Please ensure you have Zoom application set up and active in plenty of time before connecting to us all. We will send you an event link by email once your place has been secured.
By clicking the link to our events, courses and circles, you are agreeing to uphold the terms below:
- Please allow yourself time to prepare to join a ceremonial space and integrate the work afterwards. Take full responsibility for all aspects of your health and wellbeing.
- Respect all those who join and agree to maintain confidentiality. Do not record the ceremony, we will not.
- Do not ‘interpret’ another’s journey. Each of us are given information in the unique way Spirit communicates with us on this path.
- This is a path of direct revelation. It is for us to deepen our understanding, taking time to journey and listen to our compassionate helping Spirits.
- Please do not drink alcohol or take any recreational substances prior to and during our ceremony. Any inappropriate behavior and you will be removed from the gathering, the communities safety is paramount.
Please be aware of our cancellation policy. All contributions go towards the up keep of a regenerating woodland – Coed Cariad.
For more information and to join us please get in touch
Shamanic Healing
Short Talks
Want to find out more about how Shamanic healing works?
Would a Shamanic Healing Ceremony be an appropriate next step for you?
Flow through the challenge of change with grace…
Come to one of our talks with Maxine Smillie, hosted by Shamanic Life. This introductory session will give you more information about healing from a shamanic perspective.
Come and learn more about the effectiveness of this loving, conscious practice. Be the change you want to see.
Fee: £10
Cardiff - 7.30pm - 20 February 2020 Tickets - £10 per person Abergavenny- 7pm - 3 March 2020 Tickets - £10 per person Woodland, Monmoutshire - 10.30am 18 July 2020 Tickets - £10 per person
Once we have received payment we will send you full joining details and directions to the venue. Please be aware of our cancellation policy.
Singing for the Trees, 1pm, March 8th 2019
To celebrate International Women’s Day and women reclaiming their voices, join us to sing for the trees in Linda Vista Gardens, Abergavenny at 1 pm on March 8.
Song sheets will be available. Bring drums, rattles etc.
Tea and cake afterwards at Abergavenny Natural Therapy Center.
Join with Treesisters for this global event.
Winter Solstice Celebration 
December 21st 2018 – Ceremony, cake and community!
Bardic stories and songs to honour our Ancestors and Descendants and healing ceremony for the Earth as our longest Winter night unfurls her darkness let us dream in beauty for our worlds. May the Spirit of Winter bless our land. Bring drums, rattles to this family gathering, a plate of food to share. We will start at 7pm – 9pm. All welcome, to reserve your place please contact us
Shamanic Life in Bristol September 18th 7.30pm- 9pm
Maxine Smillie of Shamanic Life has been invited to speak at the Bristol Theosophical Society. Maxine will be discussing Shamanism- Reconnecting to the Web of Life.
Brooke Medicine Eagle Talk – Path of the Heart
A unique opportunity to spend an evening with Brooke Medicine Eagle, Native American Earthkeeper, Tuesday 4th September 2018 at 7.30 pm in the stunning location of the Wye Valley Near Monmouth. Exploring The Path of the Heart.
Brooke Medicine-Eagle is a legendary Earthkeeper, wisdom teacher, healer, visionary, singer/songwriter, catalyst for wholeness and ceremonial leader, author of the Native American literary classic, Buffalo Woman Comes Singing and of The Last Ghost Dance. Brooke’s music recordings, teachings, writings and wilderness spiritual retreats have touched the hearts and minds of people worldwide.
She will share wisdom and healing through her powerful teachings, songs, dance, and the medicine of her drum. Booking essential, tickets are non refundable once purchased.
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